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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.37, 442.88 and 141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.37, 442.88 and 141.09 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.37 : 442.88 = 141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.37/442.88 = 141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.37x = 442.88 × 141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.37x = 62,486.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,486.79/295.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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